Tunnel Engineer [US - VARIOUS]

Dr. Sauer & Partners Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Dr. Sauer & Partners Corporation is seeking a Tunnel Engineer to join the design team on major North American projects. You will design and detail underground structures, develop drawings and reports, model and analyze structures, and support construction with field visits.

Requirements include a Bachelors in Civil/Architectural Engineering, experience with underground design, rock/soil mechanics knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. PE license is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering focusing on structural/geotechnical design.
• Experience in design or construction management of underground structures.
• Strong understanding of rock/soil mechanics and concrete design.
• PE license desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit 3D modeling and structural analysis.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail underground structures including tunnels, cross passages, and caverns.
• Develop design drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Perform structural modeling and analysis using engineering software.
• Conduct frequent site visits and support construction activities.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to meet requirements.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical design

Structural design

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Tunnel Engineer

Reporting to: Senior Engineer

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Various, USA

Job Description

As a full time employed Tunnel Engineer, you will be working on major projects in the North American region. You will be an integral part of the design team and will be required to carry out a number of diverse engineering tasks. Dr Sauer & Partners is a leading underground and geotechnical specialist and has a passion for perfection, a dedication to quality and a commitment to innovation. Our company ethos and objectives are to continuously discover better ways of solving a project's most technical issues and we look for individuals who can work efficiently across our teams to deliver technical excellence to our clients.

The principal duties are:

The Tunnel Engineer will be responsible for the timely production of key deliverables from designs, drawings and complex analyses under guidance from our senior team members. The principal duties are:

Design and detail underground structures, including tunnels, cross passages, and caverns.

Develop design drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

Perform structural modeling and analysis using various engineering software tools.

Conduct frequent site visits and support construction activities in the field as needed.

Collaborate with clients and project teams to ensure project requirements are met.

Qualifications and Experience required:

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a focus on structural and / or geotechnical design.

Demonstrable experience in the design and / or construction management of underground structures.

Strong understanding of rock / soil mechanics and concrete design.

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is desirable but not essential..

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit 3D modeling and structural analysis.

Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.

Proactive attitiude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Training and Development:

Dr. Sauer & Partners values the professional career development of our staff members, and we aim to provide them with the technical and managerial expertise they will require throughout their career. Our training and development package include ongoing on the job mentoring, support throughout professional chartership, attendance of technical conferences as well as bespoke training courses and overseas work opportunities.

Benefits:

We offer the below employment benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience.

Health and dental insurance coverage.

Short and long term disability insurance and life insurance.

401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Paid holidays and vacation time.

The teams across our offices are dynamic and hardworking. They inspire great ideas, strive for innovation and seek solutions to the most complex and challenging projects, and help make Dr. Sauer & Partners a rewarding place to work. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity of our local communities. This enables us to access a wide range of ideas, knowledge and experience and allows us to deliver technical excellence across our projects.